Recipes and Cooking Air-Fried Apple Fritters with Salted Caramel Sauce You don't need to deep fry these fritters to get them golden brown, the air fryer will do it! By BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on January 21, 2020 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Caitlin Bensel Hands On Time: 20 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 fritters Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ¼ cup warm water (100°F to 110°F) 1 teaspoon active dry yeast ¼ cup plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided 2 cup (about 8 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup milk, at room temperature 2 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 egg, lightly beaten ½ cup chopped apple ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ cup purchased caramel sauce 1 - 2 tablespoon hot water Sea salt flakes Directions In a small bowl stir together 1/4 cup water, yeast, and 1/2 teaspoon sugar; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. In a medium bowl stir together flour, salt, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Add yeast mixture, milk, oil, and egg; stir until a soft dough comes together. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes (dough will be sticky). Pat dough into an 8x8-inch square. In a small bowl toss apples with cinnamon. Sprinkle over half of the dough, fold side with no apples over apples, and knead 30 seconds or until apples are dispersed. Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Cut into 8 pieces. Using floured hands, pat each portion of dough into a 3- to 4-inch oval. Fritters do not have to be uniformly shaped. Place on lightly floured parchment paper. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let stand until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes. Preheat air fryer to 360°F. Place 2 to 3 fritters in a single layer in air fryer basket and cook until golden brown, 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining fritters. Keep cooked fritters warm in a 200°F oven while cooking remaining fritters. In a small bowl whisk together caramel sauce and enough hot water to make a smooth drizzling consistency. Place hot fritters on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet to catch drips. Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with sea salt. Tips After the doughnuts have risen, use the parchment paper to help gently transfer them into the air fryer. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 210 Calories 5g Fat 38g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 210 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 24mg 8% Sodium 189mg 8% Total Carbohydrate 38g 14% Total Sugars 11g Protein 4g Calcium 20mg 2% Iron 1.6mg 9% Potassium 66mg 1% Folate, total 72.4mcg Vitamin B-12 0.1mcg *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.